The Baltimore region is the nation's 19th largest market, with over 2.5 million people. The market also ranks among the top 20 in the country in the number of households, total effective buying income and retail sales.

The region is divided into 94 smaller areas called Regional Planning Districts. View the Community Profiles for any RPD for information on population and other demographic trends, recent development, major employers and maps. Demographic trends for the whole region from 1980 to 2000 are shown on the Regional Data page; projections to 2035 are also available (pdf).